Experience, Meaning, and Identity in Sexuality

James Horley is Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada. He has has worked in forensic hospitals, prisons, and community settings as well as teaching at various Canadian universities. His research and clinical work have focused on sex offender assessment and treatment, but Jim has also conducted research on various topics relevant to social science history and theory. Jan Clarke is Associate Professor of Sociology at Algoma University, Canada. Her research interests include feminist theory, social movements, science and technology studies (STS), and critical pedagogy. She is a member of the Culture and the Canada-US Border (CCUSB) international research network.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. The Nature and Implications of Personal Construct Theory.- 3. Understanding Multiple Sexualities.- 4. Social Influence on Sexual Constructs.- 5. Power Relations in Sexuality.- 6. Interpreting Sexualised Bodies.- The Commodification of Sex.- 8. Sexual Offenders.- 9. Changing Sexual Interests, Identities, and Behaviours.- 10. Final Concerns.

"Experience is very well researched, with extensive citations throughout. ... The authors provide a thorough discussion of the impact of cognition and language, biology, evolution, and culture. ... the book provides a holistic view of human sexuality that is unique and interesting. Psychologists interested in personality, cognition, culture, sexology, and the historians of psychology should find Horley and Clarke's book an interesting read." (Carlos A. Escoto, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (10), March, 2017)